MPS road setup
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET45 · 235/40 R18
A 2010 owner records this on standard suspension with previously rolled rear arches and no rubbing.
2009–2013 · hatchback / saloon
Mazda Mazda3 / Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed3 BL wheel fitment
The BL keeps the Mazda3's five-stud mounting pattern but the MPS has a wider factory wheel than the BK. Community road setups commonly use 18x8.5 wheels, with tyre width and ride height deciding whether arch work is needed.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · 67.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 15 × 6, 16 × 6.5, 17 × 6.5, 17 × 7, 18 × 7.5 inch · Stock tyres: 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/40 R18
Updated 2026-10-04 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 67.1 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, M12x1.5 |
| Tightening torque | Confirm in your handbook |
Stock wheels and tyres
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| European base, 15-inch package | Front and rear | 15 × 6 inch, ET50 | 195/65 R15 |
| 2.0 / mainstream 16-inch package | Front and rear | 16 × 6.5 inch, ET50 | 205/55 R16 |
| US 17-inch package | Front and rear | 17 × 6.5 inch, ET50 | 205/50 R17 |
| Australian SP25 | Front and rear | 17 × 7 inch, ET52.5 | 205/50 R17 |
| MPS / Mazdaspeed3 | Front and rear | 18 × 7.5 inch, ET52.5 | 225/40 R18 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the Mazda3 / Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed3: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Flush, poke and tucked fitment: measure the whole tyreUnderstand flush, poked and tucked wheels, calculate how width and offset change the look, and check clearance beyond a parked side-on photograph.
- Hub-centric vs lug-centric wheels: choosing hub ringsLearn what hub rings do, how to specify their inner and outer diameters, and why centring, wheel seats and vibration need separate checks.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
MPS Evo X wheel swap
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET38 · 245/40 R18
Recorded on standard suspension. Reports differ on rubbing and rear arch rolling, so allow for arch work rather than assuming a direct fit.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Common width limit
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
Clearance notes
- The Mazda owner manual and service data specify 88–118 Nm for wheel nuts; torqueNm is omitted to preserve that range.
- The 17-inch factory wheel differs by market: US 6.5J ET50 and Australian SP25 7J ET52.5 are listed separately.
- Popular examples are from MPS cars. Regular BL trims still need their own brake and arch checks.
- Lowered cars with 245 tyres have reported rear rubbing even after mild arch rolling.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
See it on your car.
Upload a photo and start with a look that suits the Mazda3 / Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed3. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
An AI preview shows the look. It cannot verify physical fitment.
Run the numbers
These tools start with the European base, 15-inch package front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the BL Mazda3 bolt pattern?
5x114.3, with a 67.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.5 nuts.
Are BK and BL MPS factory wheels the same width?
No. The BK uses 7J and the BL uses 7.5J; both have an ET52.5 offset.
What tyres came on the BL MPS?
225/40 R18 on 18x7.5 ET52.5 wheels.
Will Evo X wheels fit a BL Mazdaspeed3?
Owners run the 18x8.5 ET38 Evo X wheel with 245/40 R18 tyres. Rear clearance varies, and some examples need rolled arches.
What wheel size does the Mazda Mazda3 / Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed3 BL use?
Factory wheels are 15 × 6 inch, 16 × 6.5 inch, 17 × 6.5 inch, 17 × 7 inch and 18 × 7.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the Mazda Mazda3 / Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed3 BL centre bore?
67.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
Specs checked against
- TireWheelGuide 2012 mazda3 mounting and wheel dimensions
- US Wheel Adapters application chart: PCD, hub and thread
- Mazdaspeeds owner wheel and tyre fitment database
- Mazda 2012 owner manual
- Mazda service data: wheel nut torque
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
Related cars
More guides from Mazda or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.